Woman stabbed in DeKalb; estranged husband facing attempted murder charges, police say

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Monday, November 4, 2024 11:21PM
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DEKALB, Ill. (WLS) -- A woman was stabbed multiple times in a domestic violence incident, DeKalb police said.

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The incident happened near Greenbrier Road and Normal Road on Saturday at about 12:40 a.m.

The woman was found with multiple stab wounds around her body.

She was rushed to the hospital where she was in critical condition. DeKalb police said she is expected to recover from her injuries.

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Edgar S. Perkins, 44, turned himself into police shortly after the incident.

According to police, Perkins was married to the victim but they had been separated for a while.

Perkins has been charged with three felony charges: attempted murder, domestic battery and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.

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